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Waning effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)In The Lancet, Peter Nordström and colleagues1 report the effectiveness of several COVID-19 vaccines and different vaccine schedules against any documented SARS-CoV-2 infection and against severe COVID-19, for up to 9 ... -
Diabetes Self-Management and Health-Related Quality of Life among Primary Care Patients with Diabetes in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2022 , Article)Diabetes self-management (DSM) practices are an important determinant of health-related outcomes, including health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The purpose of this study is to explore DSM practices and their relationship ... -
Effectiveness of the neutralizing antibody sotrovimab among high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate SARS-CoV-2 in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)ObjectivesTo estimate the real-world effectiveness of sotrovimab against severe, critical, or fatal COVID-19 in Qatar at a time in which most SARS-CoV-2 incidences occurred due to the BA.2 Omicron subvariant. MethodsWe ... -
Status of the HIV epidemic in key populations in the Middle East and north Africa: knowns and unknowns.
( The Lancet HIV , 2022 , Article)The Middle East and north Africa is one of only two world regions where HIV incidence is on the rise, with most infections occurring among key populations: people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, and female sex ... -
Characterizing trends and associations for hepatitis C virus antibody prevalence in the Middle East and North Africa: meta-regression analyses
( Springer Nature , 2022 , Article)This study characterized population-level trends and associations with hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody (Ab) prevalence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Data source was the standardized and systematically gathered ... -
Amoebic Hepato-Pericardial Fistula Complicating Amoebic Liver Abscess Treated With Pericardiotomy: A Case Report.
(2022 , Report)Parasitic infections like amoebiasis are often asymptomatic in the tropics, but the invasive disease can cause an amoebic liver abscess. During pericardiocentesis, amoebiasis is more noticeable in left lobe abscesses with ... -
Author Correction: Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide differences by nation, age, education, and urbanicity (Nature Food, (2022), 3, 9, (694-702), 10.1038/s43016-022-00594-9)
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What Dietary Patterns and Nutrients are Associated with Pancreatic Cancer? Literature Review
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2023 , Article Review)This narrative review summarizes the main findings of observational studies (case-control and cohort) as well as systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the role of nutrients and dietary patterns on pancreatic cancer (PC) ... -
Dietary intake and lifestyle practices of eastern mediterranean postpartum women before and during COVID-19 pandemic: An internet-based cross-sectional survey
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Background: During the lockdown period, a substantial group of these women reported lifestyle changes. Aim: The aim of the study is to characterize the dietary patterns, intake and the adherence to the United States ... -
E-cigarettes in the Middle East: The known, unknown, and what needs to be known next
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The prevalence of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is increasing globally. Population-level data from several nations suggest that a higher proportion of youth and young adults are using e-cigarettes compared to the ... -
Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Arabic Version of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS-A) with Strategies to Mitigate Barriers
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) utilization is low, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries. This study aimed to translate and psychometrically validate the CR Barriers Scale in Arabic (CRBS-A), as well as strategies to ... -
Coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factor analysis in an age-stratified hospital population with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)ObjectivesPatients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at higher risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) particularly at a younger age. We sought to determine the effect of risk factors on the prevalence of CAD in ... -
Association of corticosteroids use and outcomes in COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)BackgroundTo systematically review the literature about the association between systemic corticosteroid therapy (CST) and outcomes of COVID-19 patients. MethodsWe searched Medline, Embase, EBM Reviews, Scopus, Web of ... -
Allergen immunotherapy for atopic dermatitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits and harms
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD, eczema) is driven by a combination of skin barrier defects, immune dysregulation, and extrinsic stimuli such as allergens, irritants, and microbes. The role of environmental allergens ... -
A Qualitative Exploration of Health Profession Students’ Experiences of Resilience and Burnout Using the Coping Reservoir Model during the COVID-19 Pandemic
( Taylor & Francis , 2023 , Article)Phenomenon: The Coping Reservoir Model is a useful theoretical and analytical framework through which to examine student resilience and burnout. This model conceptualizes wellbeing as a reservoir which is filled or drained ... -
Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Arabic Version of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS-A) with Strategies to Mitigate Barriers
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) utilization is low, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries. This study aimed to translate and psychometrically validate the CR Barriers Scale in Arabic (CRBS-A), as well as strategies to ... -
All-cause and COVID-19 mortality in Qatar during the COVID-19 pandemic
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2023 , Article)Objective To investigate all-cause mortality, COVID-19 mortality and all-cause non-COVID-19 mortality in Qatar during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A national, retrospective cohort analysis and national, matched, retrospective ... -
An examination of the social perceptions and vaping preferences of young electronic nicotine delivery system users
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Background: Little research has been conducted on social aspects and preferences of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) use among young ENDS users, and none have examined differences in these aspects and preferences ... -
A scoping review of the risk factors and strategies followed for the prevention of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases during sports mass gatherings: Recommendations for future FIFA World Cups
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)Objective: Sports mass gatherings of people pose particular concerns and place an additional burden on the host countries and the countries of origin of the travelers. It is imperative to identify how countries dealt with ... -
Comparison of intravenous paracetamol (acetaminophen) to intravenously or intramuscularly administered non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or opioids for patients presenting with moderate to severe acute pain conditions to the ED: systematic review and meta-analysis.
( BMJ Publishing Group , 2023 , Other)Paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opiates/opioids, administered parenterally via intravenous or intramuscular route, are widely used to provide analgesia for patients with moderate to severe ...